Justified (2010)
A US Marshal navigates gritty Kentucky crime, balancing high-stakes law enforcement with intimate, strained family ties.
A character drama based on the 2001 Elmore Leonard short story "Fire in the Hole." Leonard's tale centers around U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of Kentucky, a quiet but strong-willed official of the law. The tale covers his high-stakes job, as well as his strained relationships with his ex-wife and father.
How intense is Justified?
Justified is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry. Rated TV-MA.
What Justified feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Justified
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Justified for you?
Is Justified scary?
Only a little. Justified has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Justified gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Justified sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Justified OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Justified?
Justified is streaming on Hulu.
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